Thin appearance for a Cab belies the full bodied, rich long finish. It has mellowed from first tasting 8 years ago and drinking superbly. I thought it would be an early point of reference for Jean Hoefliger's evolution at AO, but this was as good as most current releases.
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Wonderful nose of blackberry, cassis, graphite, tea leaves, and tobacco; dark fruit and minerality continues on the palate, which is medium bodied with fine-grained, elegant tannins, balanced acidity. Great wine.
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12/15/2017 - kroes wrote:
Still drinking great. No big hurry to open.
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4/2/2017 - dkwins Likes this wine: 95 Points
Thin appearance for a Cab belies the full bodied, rich long finish. It has mellowed from first tasting 8 years ago and drinking superbly. I thought it would be an early point of reference for Jean Hoefliger's evolution at AO, but this was as good as most current releases.
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11/15/2014 - wineretriever Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wonderful nose of blackberry, cassis, graphite, tea leaves, and tobacco; dark fruit and minerality continues on the palate, which is medium bodied with fine-grained, elegant tannins, balanced acidity. Great wine.
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2/23/2013 - gesusser wrote: 93 Points
excellent long legged firmly structured CA cab; nice lingering finish;
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11/19/2012 - tfharris wrote: 93 Points
Outstanding. Full, rich, layered, but not too overpowering. Nice long finish.
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